The Role
To work closely with GPs, other practice staff, community pharmacists, care home staff, members of the primary healthcare team, scheduled care colleagues and central team colleagues in supporting the development and application of high quality, safe, cost effective, rational and evidence based prescribing in the Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP)
To work within GP practices, care homes and other healthcare settings to provide individualised clinical care to patients, through clinics, to improve the safety and effectiveness of their medicines, prescribing where appropriate
Developing, implementing and evaluating a range of processes to ensure successful implementation of NHS Lanarkshire prescribing strategies and policies promoting awareness of prescribing management issues.
Support with the operational delivery of the pharmacotherapy service within the locality
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
Masters of Pharmacy Degree
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (1-year pre-registration practice and competency assessment with examination to enter the register)
Required to demonstrate a highly specialised clinical pharmacy knowledge, skills clinical reasoning and judgement
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Experience in patient information/education
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Information technology and analytical skills
Proven practice research/audit skills
Proven negotiation skills and ability to motivate and influence others to address and improve a variety of prescribing issues
Evidence of further developed knowledge and experience in management and/or leadership
Planning and organisational skills
Ability to work autonomously
Critical appraisal skills
Valid driving licence
Experience of working with primary care practitioners in multidisciplinary environment
Registered with GPhC as a prescriber (or willing to work towards)
Project management experience
Understanding of the wider NHS and Primary Care services
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
Post registration experience
Experience of working with primary care practitioners in multidisciplinary environment
Track record of success in prescribing support
Knowledge of GP practice computer systems and PRISMS/PIS with the basic knowledge of the role of Boards and CHPs, in the provision of healthcare
An understanding of the wider NHS and its impact on Primary Care
Contract type
Permanent
Full time and Part Time hours available
Various hours
Please note if this is a part time post the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in a Community setting within NHS Lanarkshire to be confirmed.
The working pattern for this role Mon - Fri; 9:00-5:00
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
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Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
1. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
2. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
3. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
4. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
5. Occupational health services
6. Employee counselling services
7. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .